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1945 Map of Ossabaw Island
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1945 Map of Ossabaw Island

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Fort McAllister stands prominently on the south bank of the Ogeechee River, guarding the approach to the expansive salt marshes and barrier islands of coastal Georgia. This 1945 survey, based on 1942 aerial photography, documents a landscape defined by an intricate network of tidal waterways including Florida Passage, the Vernon River, and Skidaway River. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and industrial sites like Cheves Mill Chimney toward coastal recreation, evidenced by the Isle of Hope Resort and the Kilkenny Club. Infrastructure of the era is well-marked, from the Atlantic Coast Line railroad crossing the marsh at Burroughs to the New Ferry connecting Skidaway Island to the mainland. Coastal settlements such as Montgomery, Beaulieu, and Vernon View line the bluffs, while the interior remains a complex of hammocks and creeks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.99 x 21.92 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain